Author Archives: CarrieK

The Sunday Salon – May 13, 2012 (Mother’s Day and wrapping up April’s reading)

Posted on May 13, 2012 by CarrieK

Happy Mother’s Day! We have been spreading our Mother’s Day celebration out this weekend. Kevin and the kids took me out to dinner last night to avoid the after-church crush tomorrow. Most of the restaurants in our teeny town are … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, May 12, 2012

Posted on May 12, 2012 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Godspeed, Mr. Sendak. I know most people are most grateful for his picture book Where the Wild Things Are, but my first memory of Mr. Sendak’s work includes the amazing sets from the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s production … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Posted on May 11, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Insurgent Author: Veronica Roth Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: I wake with his name in my mouth. Goodreads blurb: One choice … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons; Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt; Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery; and The Replacement Wife by Eileen Goudge

Posted on May 10, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: The House at Tyneford Author: Natasha Solomons Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Plume Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: When I close my eyes I see Tyneford House. I’ve already blogged … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Red Book by Deborah Copaken Kogan

Posted on May 9, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: The Red Book Author: Deborah Copaken Kogan Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Voice Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: It had simply never occurred to Addison that the Cambridge Police Department not only … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson

Posted on May 7, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty Author: Joshilyn Jackson Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Joshilyn Jackson First line: I never would have known about … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – May 7, 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by CarrieK

According to the Mailbox Monday blog, “Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – May 6, 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by CarrieK

Wow – this week practically flew by! I can’t believe that it’s time for another Sunday Salon post. Our week started out a bit rough, with Josiah having a minor stomach bug, but it was short-lived and no one else … Continue reading →

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